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Honest Jon...

Jon Walters celebrates scoring one of his 43 goals for Stoke City during his seven years with the club. (Image: Alex Broadway)

13:36

Lambert heading north?

Paul Lambert, the man moved out to make room for new Stoke boss Gary Rowett, is said to be an outside chance to replace Sunderland-bound Jack Ross at St Mirren. Lambert is a legend at the Premiership club after playing a pivotal role in their 1987 Scottish Cup triumph, and the Sun claims he has already held informal talks with Buddies chief executive Tony Fitzpatrick. The Sun adds: “Lambert has not ruled himself out of contention but it’s believed the experienced boss is more likely to hold out for a return to English football.”

Swans' Pot-shot...

Graham Potter, the former Stoke player once touted as a manager of the Potters, has admitted to being in talks with Swansea about taking over at the Liberty Stadium. The man who took Swedish minnows Ostersunds into the Europa League and beat Arsenal at the Emirates is wanted to replace the sacked Carlos Carvalhal at relegated Swansea. He said: “I have to talk to them a little more. It’s a big challenge to take the club back to the Premier League, so it’s clear that it’s interesting. But there is a long way to go (in confirming the deal).”

Graham Potter has guided Ostersund to three promotions and into the Europa League. (Image: GENYA SAVILOV/AFP/Getty Images)

Is Liverpool door opening for Butland asks Lou

Here’s a snippet from Lou’s weekly column which will appear in full at tea-time...

It seems obvious that Liverpool are not only looking for a goalkeeper, but a number one goalkeeper this summer. That would appeal to Stoke’s Jack Butland if the call came and I don’t think any Stoke fan would begrudge him that kind of move. What Butland doesn’t need is a number two role anywhere, not at this stage of his career. He would be the only English goalkeeper playing as number one in a top-six club if it was to happen and I think that speaks volumes for the state of our game and who is running it.

10:51

Champs or chumps?

Confirmation of Rotherham’s place in the Championship next season has prompted the compilation of a predicted final table for the 2018/19 campaign. So where will Stoke City finish?

A Stoke City flag is seen at the bet365 Stadium. (Image: Michael Regan)

Shilts make his choice

Good luck Tyrese...

Premier League Gossip

Stoke are being linked with a defeated Villa star - and the other player in this photo is likely to be off too.

This and today’s other major PL gossip, including a mammoth Man United bid, is all here

Desolation... for Jack Grealish and John Terry after Villa's Wembley defeat on Saturday (Image: Getty)

07:30

Splash the cash...

Danny Higginbotham is delighted Stoke have appointed Gary Rowett as their manager, but the Potters’ old boy reckons it will all have been for nothing unless the club now digs deep to back the new man... and at a significant level.

Danny Higginbotham signs autographs ahead of the FA Cup final at Wembley between Stoke City and Manchester City on May 14, 2011. (Image: Press Association)

07:16

Athletic qualities?

Kevin Wimmer and Hannover 96 coach André Breitenreiter have been talking about the Stoke flop’s loan move to the Bundesliga. Breitenreiter said: “In addition to his athletic qualities, Kevin’s really into our football, he wants to take responsibility at 96 and find himself at an old level.”

Wimmer added: “(Hannover manager) Horst Heldt and André Breitenreiter gave me a very clear idea of ​​what they plan to do with 96 in the years to come and what role I can play. That was very convincing - I just had a super feeling with it and wanted to switch to 96. Therefore, I am very happy it worked out.”

Stoke City defender Kevin Wimmer. (Image: Gareth Copley)

07:05

Look who's on his way!

Yes, Rory Delap is on his bike, but this time he is pedalling from Paris to London to raise money for the Donna Louise Children’s Hospice. Er, next stop Stoke City?

07:04

Wim away...

Stoke City have set about rebuilding their squad ahead of a new era of Championship football by off-loading £18m flop Kevin Wimmer. Here’s the latest...

Perfect fit... Kevin Wimmer with his new club shirt

07:01

Mac the strife...

Reports that Stoke City have offered £4m for West Brom winger James McClean have sparked anger among many Potters fans. Here’s why...

West Brom's James McClean (centre) walks out without a poppy emblem stitched into his shirt before the Premier League match against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

06:59

Battles ahead for new boss...

Stoke legend and Sentinel columnist Mike Pejic reckons new boss Gary Rowett will have to fight his corner if he is to be a success. Here’s his latest column...